Farmers to learn how to sell products globally

Oswego, NY -- Today is the last day to register for a workshop on how to market agricultural products around the world.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is hosting the program titled "Developing a Competitive Edge in a Global Agriculture Economy" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The program will address concerns such as labor, food safety regulations and the challenges in marketing agricultural produce on a global scale.

Some speakers will be:

**Dr. Miguel Gomez, an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, who will run an open forum during which farmers can ask questions in regards to marketing agricultural produce on a global scale.

**Tom Maloney, senior extension educator with the Department of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, will talk about the immigration challenges and give a brief overview of recruitment and retention of farm workers.

**Bernie DiBattista, statewide program coordinator, state Department of Agriculture and Markets, Food Safety & Inspection will discuss the voluntary food safety certification and audit program that farmers can apply for to assist them in marketing produce in a society of increased food safety concerns.

The cost of the program is $12 and includes lunch and materials. To register, call Karen Meyers today at 963-7286, ext 201.